Ingram Micro achieves Microsoft Silver Learning Partnership in Gulf

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 7, 2016 – Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced its Microsoft Silver Learning Partner status across the Gulf region. "Ingram Micro Training has demonstrated solid customer commitment and continuous innovation in its education offerings globally,” said Zornitza S. Hadjitodorova, head of Ingram Micro Training Middle East and Africa (MEA). “With the addition of Microsoft to our training portfolio in the region, we further validate our dedication to developing not just our channel partners, but also as many of their customers as possible. Microsoft’s footprint is massive and as the company’s largest distributor globally, Ingram Micro is confident its Learning Partner status will further support Microsoft’s mission and goals through primarily focusing on cloud.”

Attaining the Microsoft Learning competency exhibits partner expertise in Microsoft comprehensive training solutions. Equipped with exclusive educational resources, the latest software and support, Ingram Micro as a learning partner has the tools necessary to provide training based on Microsoft technologies and solutions. "Microsoft continuously aims to assist businesses realize the promise of new technology and maximize its value for enabling progression and innovation," said Carla Hansen, partner business and development lead, Microsoft Gulf.

"By achieving Silver Learning Partner competency which represent capability, expertise and commitment, Ingram Micro can leverage Microsoft's latest cloud tools and learning resources to provide trainings that help business partners and customers operate efficiently in the markets they serve. Our partners have access to exclusive Microsoft expertise that defines them and enables them to push the boundaries of advancement, allowing them to achieve more."

To further support channel partners, as Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, Ingram Micro Training MEA will also participate in the Microsoft Assurance Training Voucher program. IMT will help organizations maximize the value of their Software Assurance Benefits, ensure they redeem Microsoft Software Assurance Training Vouchers and get free training for select Microsoft training courses.

Ingram Micro Training is a one-stop shop for the skills development needs of IT professionals worldwide. The company offers award-winning instructor-led classroom, virtual and onsite IT training for VMware, Cisco, IBM, Veeam, and HPE. More information about Ingram Micro Training on www.ingrammicrotraining.com. Follow Ingram Micro Training MEA on Facebook here.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. More at www.ingrammicro.com.